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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.06, 12,362.58 and 4,979.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.06, 12,362.58 and 4,979.25 is: 6,871.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.06 : 12,362.58 = 4,979.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.06/12,362.58 = 4,979.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.06x = 12,362.58 × 4,979.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.06x = 61,556,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556,376.47/8,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.62

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